SEN Teaching Assistant

Could You Be Our Next Teaching Assistant?

• Can you follow instructions while demonstrating a strong work ethic and a positive attitude?
• Do you have experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
• Are you a committed Teaching Assistant seeking a fulfilling new role?

Teacher Active is proud to collaborate with a specialist school in the Torfaen area that fosters an inclusive environment where every pupil is valued and supported. The school is dedicated to helping children reach their full potential within a safe, engaging, and nurturing setting for both pupils and staff.

We are seeking a compassionate and adaptable Teaching Assistant, confident in providing one-to-one support to pupils with Special Educational Needs. This is a temporary, long-term position with the possibility of becoming permanent for the right candidate. The successful applicant will demonstrate empathy, flexibility and a thoughtful approach to meeting individual pupil needs.

• Motivate and support pupils while working collaboratively with teaching staff
• Assist with classroom preparation and daily organisation
• Listen attentively to pupils to understand and assess their individual needs
• Apply differentiated teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles
• Bring relevant experience from a similar role, which is essential

• Ongoing support from dedicated consultants with expert knowledge of the education sector
• Complimentary career advice and CPD training to support your professional growth
• Teacher Active Referral Scheme - receive a £100 gift when you refer a friend* (
  * Terms and conditions apply)
• All staff are paid via PAYE, ensuring correct tax and National Insurance contributions with no administrative fees deducted from your pay

Teacher Active is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, s and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.